HB 1614, 78th R.S. history

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HB 1614, 78th R.S.
Relating to the reporting of medical errors and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and mental hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.

Last action: Effective immediately

Author: Vicki Truitt
Joint Author: Jaime Capelo | Bill Zedler
Coauthor: Martha Wong
Sponsor: Frank Madla

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2003, 78th R.S.,ch. 569, General and Special Laws of Texas

Companion:

SB 859 (Identical)

Bill Analyses:
Committee Report (House Research Organization)
Enrolled (Senate Research Center)
Engrossed (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (Senate Research Center)

Subjects:
Hospitals
MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
Mental Health & Mental Retardation
Safety

House Committee: Public Health (Jaime Capelo, Jodie Laubenberg, Garnet Coleman, Glenda Dawson, Jim McReynolds, Elliott Naishtat, Larry Taylor, Vicki Truitt, Bill Zedler)
Minutes: March 12 2003 | April 8 2003
Senate Committee: Health & Human Services (Jane Nelson, Kenneth Armbrister, John Carona, Bob Deuell, Kevin Eltife, Mario Gallegos, Jr., Kyle Janek, Jon Lindsay, Bill Ratliff, Royce West, Judith Zaffirini)
Minutes: May 20 2003 | May 22 2003 | May 23 2003

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